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May 21, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 deaths

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,001. The state had 34 new cases and 100 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 568. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

May 21, 2021

Court rules Kay Solberg can run for council seat in Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D.(AlphaMedia)–A Watertown woman has won a court ruling to get her name on next month’s city election ballot. Kay Solberg turned in petitions to run for a city council seat in Ward A, but they were rejected by the Finance Office, which deemed they had not been fully completed. Solberg went to court, and… Read more »

May 21, 2021

Fort Pierre sets medical marijuana public hearing set for June 7

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- With only two items on the agenda– medical marijuana and malt beverages– a special Fort Pierre City Council meeting Thursday took about five minutes. City finance officer Roxanne Heezen says they’ll hold a public hearing on a proposed Medical Cannabis Ordinance at their June 7 meeting. Mayor Gloria Hanson explains why there’s… Read more »

May 21, 2021

Governor Noem hosted the first Governor’s Round Dance Thursday

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The sounds of dance and Native American culture filled the south lawn of the South Dakota State Capitol Thursday for the first Governor’s Round Dance. Department of Tribal Relations Secretary David Flute says the event holds meaning from him as he recalled campaign pledges for unity with Tribal Nations by Governor Kristi Noem.… Read more »

May 21, 2021

SD businesses call on US Congress to reform immigration

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakotas largest business and ag groups are banding together to call on Congress to follow up on immigration reform and protect the “Dreamers”, children who were brought to the US at a young age. Kari Karst, President of BX Civil & Construction of Sioux Falls says they and many other construction… Read more »

May 21, 2021

Walk-ins welcome at Avera ST. Luke’s May 26 COVID-19 vaccination clinic

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Avera St. Luke’s will once again host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday, May 26. Both walk-ins and scheduled appointments will be welcome from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Avera encourages people to self-schedule appointments at avera.org/covid-vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine was recently approved for 12-15 year olds. It was previously approved for those 16… Read more »

May 20, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports 7 COVID-19 related deaths, death rate now over 2,000

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 7 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,001. The state had 55 new cases and 88 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 634. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »

May 20, 2021

Fun Book Friday returns this Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- FUN Book Friday is back in Aberdeen. Starting Friday, the Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will be handing out FUN Books — coupons for all sorts of fun things around town. We’ll be at a different location every Friday from now until the end of July, taking off Independence Day weekend.… Read more »

May 20, 2021

Vermillion City Council voted to end mask requirements

VERMILLION, S.D.(WNAX)- The Vermillion City Council has now rolled back its face mask requirements. City Manager John Prescott says the council took that action at their meeting this week. Prescott says the council reacted to changes in the community and nationally. The ordinances had carried a fine for noncompliance but Prescott says they didn’t have… Read more »

May 20, 2021

Yankton continuing to adjust ordinance regarding medical marijuana

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Local governments across South Dakota are scrambling to get at least some guidelines in place before the legalization of medical marijuana on July first. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says the city commission will see a refined version of their proposed ordinance at their Monday meeting. Leon says they are close to a… Read more »

May 19, 2021

Driver in fatal Redfield crash charged with vehicular homicide, drunken driving

REDFIELD, S.D.(AberdeenAmericanNews)- An Iroquois man is charged with two felonies after striking and killing a pedestrian in Redfield Friday evening, according to Spink County State’s Attorney Victor Fischbach. The crash resulted in the death of Donna Karr of Redfield, Fischbach said. She was 91. Ronald Frankfurth, 58, is charged with vehicular homicide and third-offense drunken… Read more »

May 19, 2021

SD Dept of Health reports no new COVID-19 deaths, the percentage vaccinated adjusted to include ages 12 & older

PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 1,994. The state had 40 new cases and 76 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 674. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »